PROFESSIONAL
FOUNDATION
Professional Foundation
Kickstart a career in the pet industry with our Professional Foundation course at Dollhouse Academy where we prep you to become an adept pet groomer. During the 20 - 40 lessons with us, we’ll equip you with all the necessary skills required for you to ace your SKC Class C Exam! Together with theoretical lessons where we teach you about grooming safety, dog anatomy and behaviour, we also take you through the practical aspects of grooming such as cleaning, clipping techniques and so much more.
By the end of this course you will be ready to:
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Become a Professional Pet Groomer
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Sit for the SKC Class C/D Grooming Examination*
This course will prepare you for careers such as:
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Pet Grooming Assistant
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Pet Salon Manager
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Pet Salon Owner
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Pet Day Care
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Pet Boarding Kennel
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Dog Training
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Dog Walker
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Dog Breeder
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Handler
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Handler Assistant
Suitable age:
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16 years old and above
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Students below 16 are required to obtain parental consent
COURSE INFO
6 hours per lesson
Flexible class scheduling
Registration Fee: $80.00
Single lessons are $180/ lesson
20 Lessons
Module 1 + 3
$3,000.00
40 Lessons
Module 1 +2 + 3
$4,000.00
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1:
Basic
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Bathing Techniques
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Drying Techniques
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Brushing Techniques
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Basic Grooming Techniques
Nail Clipping, Ear Cleaning, Removal of ear hair, Expressing of Anal Glands -
Basic Clipping Techniques
Clipping of paw-pads, sanitary area, poodle feet, poodle face -
De-matting
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Removing undercoat
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Pre-clips and line setting
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Scissoring techniques
Theory
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Dog anatomy
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Pet safety and First Aid
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Grooming tools and equipment
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Breed recognition
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Breed Standard
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Pattern Lines
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Pet Behaviour and Temperament
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Basic health care
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Foam Modelling
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Clay Modelling,
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Drawing and Balance
Module 2:
Pet Styles
General:
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Shave Down
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Summer Clip
Poodle:
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Teddy Bear Clip
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Different Poodle Face Cuts
Pomeranian:
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Boo Cut
Schnauzer:
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Schnauzer Lines
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Schnauzer Face
Module 3:
Exam Clip
Poodle:
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Lamb Clip
Pomeranian:
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Seal Cut
Add Ons
SKC Class C Examination Lamb Clip:
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Model Preparation
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Posture
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Balance
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Shape Setting
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Use of Equipment
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Advanced Scissoring
Course outline are subjected to change depending on student's speed of learning and progress.
SKC Examination
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Students are responsible for registration and fees of the annual SKC Grooming Examination. The school will provide details on registration procedures.
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Competition Model rentals are not included in course fees and are subject to availability. Terms and Conditions for the welfare of the model apply.
TOOL KIT
(not included)
Nail Care
Nail Clipper
Nail File
Quik Stop
Ear Care
Forceps/Hemostat
Ear Cleaner
Ear Powder
Cotton
Brushes
Doggyman Slicker Brush
Madan Pin Brush
Combs
Straight Comb Short Teeth
Straight Comb Long Teeth
Storage
Scissors Pouch
Tool Box/Bag
Clipper
2-Speed Anidis Clipper
Small Panasonic Clipper
Blades
Andis Blades: #40, #30, #10, #7F, #5F
Wahl Attachement Combs Set
Training Shears
Straight Shears
Curve Shears
Thinning Shears
Equipment Care
Clipper Oil
Blade Coolant
Text Books and Stationary
Notes from the grooming table
Drawing Tools
Note
Tools and Equipment in this list are not included in Tuition Fee.
All professional tools and equipment in this list are available for purchase via the school office.
Students are not obliged to purchase tools and equipment from the school and they may purchase tools and equipment from other vendors.
To avoid purchasing unsuitable tools and equipment, students are strongly advised to consult their instructors regarding suitability of each item before the purchase from other vendors.